Avaliação do impacto do Programa de Pós- Graduação em Biotecnologia da Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia no Estado de Pernambuco

Abstract

This research was conducted at the Graduate Program in Biotechnology of the Northeast Biotechnology Network - (PPGB - RENORBIO), Pernambuco, at Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, focusing graduate students of agriculture and animal husbandry research area during the period 2011-2014, as well as coordinators and teachers from the same area. The main objective was to demonstrate the impact of the former students performance in Pernambuco state. In order to complete this research objective, it was adopted a methodology of data collection in documentation research and descriptive field research. The investigative tools were semi-structured interviews; survey of Lattes curriculum and records and official documents of the graduated students of the program and the biotechnology area. The quantitative analysis of the collected data was conducted through programs like Excel, Adobe InDdesign and Adobe Illustrator. The qualitative analysis was performed by categorical analysis technique where the information is grouped by categories. The study was carried out on the profile of graduated students and their contribution for the development of the Pernambuco state, as well as the perception of the coordinators and teachers about the social and economic impact of the program for the state. The results showed the relevance of the program referred to the training of qualified personnel; to increase the scientific publication with the dissemination of new knowledge to society in general. Also, it was demonstrated the social and economic benefits for the people with new techniques, processes and products generated through the results of students' surveys